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Viral 'black panther' video in Midland sparks debate despite expert…

Texas Parks and Wildlife says black panthers are not a recognized species, and sightings in Texas have been rumored for years without official confirmation; the neighbors remain unconvinced.

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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorTime to pay that off: a video posted to Facebook on Wednesday shows what the videographer says is a black panther near Travis Elementary in South Midland, and a museum scientist at Sibley Nature Center says that is very unlikely.

  2. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorPassersby told the station it could be a real panther, a bear, or a person in disguise, and I admire the range.

  3. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA Nextdoor commenter says it's a big black dog. That's the most frightening thing on there, a neighbor being reasonable.

  4. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorRex, any big cats on your beat?

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